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Harm strategy staff coming to detox facility
By Gillian Slade on March 10th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Medicine Hat Recovery Centre will add two members of staff to focus on harm reduction strategies and provide support for clients to navigate services after treatment programs. They will help to inform family physicians, stakeholders and the public, said Debbie Vass, manager Medicine Hat Recovery Centre. A nurse practitioner will be working ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mixed reaction for energy diversity plan
By Collin Gallant on March 10th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A provincial plan to attract new investment in the petrochemical sector is earning mixed reaction in Medicine Hat. One local economic observer tells the News if Alberta wants new investment it should consider matching grants and tax breaks given by other governments. On the other hand, the region’s opposition MLA states government interfering ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC names VP of admin acting president
By Peggy Revell on March 9th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Medicine Hat College’s board of governors has named its vice-president of administration and finance to the position of acting president. “At the end of the day, part of my goal will be to make sure there’s a foundation for that next president so that when they get here, they have something they can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged with bank robberies will have local matters wait until April
By Peggy Revell on March 9th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell It’s still legal limbo locally for a Winnipeg man accused of two bank robberies in the Hat —at least until April 5. The adjournment to this date was requested Thursday by the defence lawyer acting as agent for 54-year-old Stephen Vogelsang. By then, it will be known whether the accused has obtained bail ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A long way come, a long way to go
By Peggy Revell on March 9th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell The importance of mentorship, the progress made — but challenges still faced. It’s what women from the Hat reflected on with the News as March 8 marked International Women’s Day. “I’m always excited when I see the new generation of women who are so strong and so sure of themselves. Those of us ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta puts energy diversification first in new legislature session
By Collin Gallant on March 8th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The provincial government is making energy diversification its top priority in the new session on the legislature as it opens today. Energy Minister Margaret McCuaig-Boyd outlined to reporters on Thursday morning Bill 1, which proposes new supports for companies planning new or expanded petrochemical plants in the province. That will include another round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Canada’s Worst Driver’ looking for nominees
By Medicine Hat News on March 8th, 2018
Is your rearview mirror is a constant scene of yelling motorists and dumbfounded stares, you have a long list of accidents (they weren’t your fault of course) and you can’t perform a simple three-point turn? You can turn that into nation-wide infamy. The popular Discovery Canada TV series “Canada’s Worst Driver” is back for season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suppliers, subcontractors needed for wind farm
By Collin Gallant on March 8th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Vendors and subcontractors looking to get in on next year’s wind farm construction near Bow Island — valued at more than $300 million — are cordially invited to talk specifications and qualifications with Capital Power today in Bow Island. Initial work on the Whitla Wind Farm should get underway this fall with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS ask public for help finding young Ontario man
By Peggy Revell on March 8th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat police are requesting public assistance in locating missing person, Ryan Mead. Mead is a 23-year-old man from Ontario, who has not been heard from since April 30, 2017. His last known location was determined to be Medicine Hat where he purchased camping supplies. He was reported missing to the Peel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local man arrested for stealing tools from city building
By Peggy Revell on March 8th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A 22-year-old Medicine Hat man has been arrested in relation to stolen property. Medicine Hat police report that on Feb. 19, officers responded to a report of a break and enter to a City of Medicine Hat building located on Powerhouse Road SW. Stolen were tools for joining high voltage lines together, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County councillor felt grant wasn’t enough, community association appreciative
By None on March 8th, 2018
Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers Hilda fire victims received some long awaited news from the Alberta Government on Monday with the announcement of a $200,000 grant coming their way to assist with the recovery from last October’s 35,0000 hectare inferno that spread through the county and Acadia Valley. The grant is on top of the ... Read More »
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